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Blog Posts
pring always seems to stir up my wanderlust — and this year, I followed it all the way to Europe. In this month’s newsletter, I’m sharing a few highlights from a grand European cruise Vern and I took along the Danube, Main, and Rhine from Budapest to Amsterdam. One of my favorite memories? A lively … Read more
Ever have one of those moments where you really wish you’d followed your own advice? I had one years ago in Death Valley, face to face with a rattlesnake in Monarch Canyon. (Don’t worry — I clearly lived to tell the tale!) That story pairs perfectly with Part 1 of my latest “On the Road with Ranger Rose” Death Valley … Read more
As the year winds down and the lights go up, I’m trading in trail boots for twinkle lights (just for a little while!). This month’s newsletter is packed with holiday cheer — from a road trip through some of the West’s most stunning landscapes, to Christmas chaos involving collapsing gingerbread houses and flocked trees gone … Read more
Hello friends. Happy October!! This month is full of new trails to explore — both on the road and at the writing desk! I’m thrilled to share some big news about a brand-new TV adventure I’m filming, plus a peek inside my writing nook, a fun throwback to the time I tried my hand at … Read more
The San Mateo Coast from Pacifica to Davenport is a stunning, 40 mile stretch along Highway 1. Also known as the ‘Slow Coast’ it is a great place to unwind. Bright green grass and an explosion of wild flowers await you. Start at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, and head south along Highway 1. Once … Read more
Looking to escape the wet days of winter? Head east to Nevada and find adventure. There is so much to see in the Silver State! Most travelers think of Reno, Las Vegas, or WW II bomb testing sites when they think of Nevada, and wonder why anyone would want to explore this desert state. But … Read more
About the Author
Rosanne McHenry lives in Auburn, California with her husband, Vernon. Their home is next to the American River Canyon in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Rosanne has worked as a National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger in many different locations over the years, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn State Recreation Area, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and Death Valley National Park, among others.
Her time spent on camping trips with her family as a child gave her a tremendous love for the outdoors as well as a deep understanding of how important it is to protect our natural resources.
Trip Tales talks about how her childhood experiences shaped her decision to become a park ranger, and her first assignments working for the U.S. National Park Service in California and Washington.
“Being a park ranger gave me a unique opportunity to talk to people about our natural world, and to instill a deep sense of stewardship in each person I met. This beautiful planet, our Earth, is our shared heritage, and we all play an important role in protecting it.”